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Hiatus Notice

I've been putting this off for a very long time. Why? Because in all reality, I really don't want to do this. I was dead set against doing this for so long, but it's come to the point in which I no longer have a choice. There are a lot of things that have been stressing me out in real life that there is no longer an escape for me here, because Gaia itself are started to become another stress for me. When I log on anymore, I feel a little... Well, I'm not sure how to explain it. I've sat down to write, but no words would come out. I've stared at the work I layed out for myself, and I can't bring myself to work on it. Lately, writing has been feeling like more of a chore than a hobby, and I've lost a lot of the enjoyment I had for roleplay. When it starts to get like this... Starts to get to the point in which I no longer want to do any of these things... I don't need anyone to tell me that there's something wrong.

This does not mean I'm leaving Gaia. In fact, I intend on returning as soon as I can, because there are a lot of people I'm going to miss terribly while I'm gone. There are also communities that I'm a part of that I would hate to leave forever, so don't think you're getting rid of me that easily, ne? I just need a break for a while until things calm down in my real life, and I can get things back in order. I am not abandoning any of my breedables/pets. In fact, while I'm gone, I'm going to be working on all of those backlogs I've piled up in just about all of my journals, and possibly work on some new things provided time allows me to. I don't want to lose any of my dear family members, so please... Be patient with me.

There is one thing I want to make perfectly clear. I am taking a hiatus from Gaia, not the internet. Meaning yes, if you have any of my screen names, you will be seeing me online. I will not be signing on to any of my usernames on Gaia unless it's to post a backlog, or to check my PMs. That's it. If something changes during my hiatus, I may post about it, but otherwise I won't be lurking or anything. (Hell, if you catch me somewhere, feel free to beat me with a stick.) Don't be afraid to message me or IM while I'm gone. I'd actually like for you to, especially if it's regarding something important. I'm going to be gone for at least three months, so I'd appreciate being informed if there's any conflicts with me being away.

Shop owners: If there is a problem about me being gone for so long, or you become concerned with my interest in your breedable/pet, don't hesitate to message me. As I said, I fully intend to return as soon as I'm able to, and I really don't want to lose anyone I'm in charge of. I am interested in your shop... If I wasn't, why would I go through the trouble of letting you know what's going on? As I said before, I will be working on backlogs during the time I'm away, and I might work on some new things if I'm able to. Please... PLEASE don't take my family away from me. They mean everything to me, which is part of the reason I'm going on hiatus so they don't get taken away for my unintentional inactivity. Again, if you have any concerns about my interest while I'm gone, don't hesitate to contact me.

I'm really sorry if my hiatus upsets anybody. I'm even more sorry for being gone for so long before this without any word, and I appologize in advance to my even longer absense. Like I said earlier, I really didn't want to do this... However, with my current situation, I have no choice. I just need to step away for a bit, take things slowly, and do what I can to not add any more stress to my life. I will come back...

If anyone needs to contact me for whatever reason, I have several methods of contact outside of Gaia:

AOL Instant Messenger: Sumuri2003
Yahoo! Instant Messenger: salrtincat
MSN Messenger: LKT_2003@hotmail.com
E-mail: LKT_2003@hotmail.com OR salrtincat@yahoo.com OR kyione@gmail.com OR salrtincat@comcast.net

While I'm gone, my avatar will be hiding in a turtle shell, my hiatus image will be in my siggy, and this message will be in my journal. You'll know when I'm back once one or all of those things change.

Thank you for listening. I really appreciate your time, and I hope you all understand. I'll miss you all while I'm gone... If anyone has any questions/concerns for me before I go, please message me in some way. Starting Saturday, I won't be logging on for a long while. (It would start sooner, but there's a few things I need to settle before I go.)